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Rental Market Trends in Elgin, IL

What is the average rent in Elgin, IL?

$1,397/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Elgin, IL is $1,397 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Elgin rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Elgin, you can expect to pay about $1,152 per month for a studio, $1,397 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,694 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,335 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,152/month
393 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,397/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,694/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,335/month
1,638 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,276/month
1,294 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,750/month
1,691 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,923/month
3,057 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,866/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,191/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,814/month
1,705 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elgin, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $36 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Elgin, IL
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elgin, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Century Oaks, Northwest Elgin and Northeast Elgin-Cook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Century Oaks
$1,379/month
730 Sq Ft
Northwest Elgin
$1,804/month
772 Sq Ft
Northeast Elgin-Cook
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Blackhawk Manor
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Lords Park Manor
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Mulberry Grove
$1,876/month
814 Sq Ft
Southwest Elgin
$1,940/month
846 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Southwest Elgin, Mulberry Grove and Northeast Elgin-Cook are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Elgin
$1,940/month
846 Sq Ft
Mulberry Grove
$1,876/month
814 Sq Ft
Northeast Elgin-Cook
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Blackhawk Manor
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Lords Park Manor
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Northwest Elgin
$1,804/month
772 Sq Ft
Century Oaks
$1,379/month
730 Sq Ft

Which Elgin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Elgin with the most apartments available are Northwest Elgin, Southwest Elgin and Northeast Elgin-Cook .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Elgin
$1,804/month
772 Sq Ft
Southwest Elgin
$1,940/month
846 Sq Ft
Northeast Elgin-Cook
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Blackhawk Manor
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Lords Park Manor
$1,815/month
694 Sq Ft
Century Oaks
$1,379/month
730 Sq Ft
Mulberry Grove
$1,876/month
814 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elgin, IL?

Because the average rent in Elgin is $1,397, you’ll want to make about $4,656 per month or $55,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Century Oaks

Elgin, IL

Southwest Elgin

Elgin, IL

Studio
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$1,025/month
One Bedroom
$1,340/month
$1,021/month
Two Bedroom
$1,573/month
$1,358/month
Three Bedroom
$2,012/month
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Hunter Ridge Apartments

Hunter Ridge Apartments

1068 Todd Farm Dr,
Elgin, IL 60123

1-3 Beds | $1,310 - $2,100

Watermark at The Grove

Watermark at The Grove

2511 Watermark Ter,
Elgin, IL 60124

1-2 Beds | $1,799 - $3,150

Seasons at Elgin

Seasons at Elgin

2611 Hopps Rd,
Elgin, IL 60124

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,775 - $3,195

Blackhawk Apartment Homes

Blackhawk Apartment Homes

926 Congdon Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

1-3 Beds | $1,400 - $2,849

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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